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Sweden Prepares For High Security Eurovision With Gaza Spotlight

Organisers have their work cut out for them to ensure that the world's biggest live music event goes off without a hitch
The war in Ukraine, and a heightened threat level in Sweden since August after a spate of Koran burnings angered the Muslim world, mean organizers already had their work cut out to ensure that the world's biggest live music event, which runs from May 5 to 11, goes off without a hitch.
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Queen Camilla met actress Helen Mirren who like her now has her own 'Barbie' lookalike

Queen Camilla Immortalized As Barbie

Camilla, 76, whose cancer-stricken husband King Charles III has currently stepped back from royal duties, was presented with the gift in recognition of her work as president of the Women of the World (WOW) Foundation.
The Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, featured a funny skit involving an (almost) naked John Cena

Oscars Ratings Climb To Almost 20 Mn As 'Oppenheimer' Reigns

Wins for "Oppenheimer," live musical performances from "Barbie" and an (almost) naked John Cena helped lift Oscars ratings for a third consecutive year, early viewing figures showed Monday, as 19.5 million tuned in to watch Hollywood's big night.
'Oppenheimer' actors Cillian Murphy (R) and Robert Downey Jr. (L) both have strong chances at Oscars glory

'Oppenheimer' Sweeps Up At Oscars

Nolan's masterful drama about the father of the atomic bomb, half of last summer's massive "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, also bagged acting prizes for lead Cillian Murphy and supporting actor Robert Downey Jr.
Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani kicks off celebrations ahead of his son's wedding by feeding more than 50,000 people in his hometown

Asia's Richest Man Launches Lavish Pre-wedding Party In India

Global tech CEOs, industry titans, Bollywood stars, pop icons and politicians are expected to jet in Friday for the main three-day celebrations hosted by billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani, who is building a sprawling Hindu temple complex for the event.
The strike started Monday in protest over the way the monument is managed financially

Eiffel Tower Closed Again As Staff Extend Strike: Union

The tower's operator, SETE, said on its website that "visits of the monument will be disrupted on Tuesday". It advised ticket holders to check its website before showing up, or to postpone their visit. E-ticket holders were asked to check their e-mails for further information.
The Eiffel Tower was closed due to a strike

Eiffel Tower Closes As Staff Go On Strike

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, was closed Monday after staff went on strike, unions told AFP. The strike, which was called to protest over the way the monument is managed financially, could be extended, they said.
Wine told AFP he felt emboldened by the recognition granted to "Bobi Wine: The People's President"

Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Emboldened By Oscar Nod

The opposition leader has been arrested multiple times, but told AFP he felt emboldened by the recognition granted to "Bobi Wine: The People's President", which chronicles the violent crackdown during his 2021 bid for Uganda's presidency.

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